Oconee County property record for 281 Cherokee Dr, Fair Play, SC 29643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $352,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $583 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-02-01-025 |
| Primary APN | 335-02-01-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 51630 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 CHEROKEE DR |
| City | FAIR PLAY |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29643-2309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 65 CHEROKEE BAY PHASE I |
| Legal Subdivision | CHEROKEE BAY PH I |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKWAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 30901 |
281 Cherokee Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Oconee County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CHEROKEE DR, FAIR PLAY, SC 29643-2309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263943 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4967 / 214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE SC |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 CHEROKEE DR, FAIR PLAY, SC 29643-2309 |
| Document Number | 0000003943 |
| Book / Page | 4967 / 214 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $131,542.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 CHEROKEE DR, FAIR PLAY, SC 29643-2309 |
| Document Number | 4967000220, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4967/220 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Cherokee Dr was $583.
Source: Oconee County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee County |
| Unified School District | Oconee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $583.00 | $5,554 Land $237 Building $5,317 | $138,867 Land $5,930 Building $132,937 |
| 2023 | $5,554 Land $237 Building $5,317 | $138,867 Land $5,930 Building $132,937 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 Cherokee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Cherokee Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 70% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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